As the Christian broadcaster shifts to a centralized, national format, local morning shows are being eliminated across Moody Radio to make way for Karl & Crew, a Chicago-based flagship morning show to be carried on Moody’s 71 stations.
The show is hosted by pastor Karl Clauson alongside journalist and storyteller Ally Domercant, with producer Diana Berryman producing and Jonathan “Young Thunder” Renke.
With the realignment, all local morning shows across the network are being let go, including Perry and Shawna in Grand Rapids, Tom and Tabi in Chattanooga, Seth and Deb in the Quad Cities, Kelli and Steve in Indianapolis, Eric and Brigitte in Miami, Brian in Cleveland, and Kurt and Kate in Tampa Bay.
Moody Bible Institute announced a broad strategic realignment across its ministries in preparation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
MBI President Dr. Mark Jobe said, “This is one of the hardest decisions we have had to make as we seek to steward well the resources the Lord has entrusted to us. These are not just roles – they are valued team members, co-laborers in Christ, and close friends who have served faithfully, and we are committed to walking with them through this change with care and respect.”
Moody also plans to grow its digital and print publishing arms to serve a global audience. The restructuring is part of its long-term Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to double Moody’s reach and impact 20 million people by the end of the decade.
BAD move moody!!! moody radio sucks!!
I’m DONE with moody , BAD MOVE
Praying for you Steve & Kelli & Randy
Give the chage time. God is always surpring us, doing the next great thing. Trust Him and trust Moody leadership.
One week!!?? Wow. 😠 I’ve been wondering about that and had tried to find info but couldn’t find any information on it. How & where did you find that out?
I’m done with Moody radio so disappointed. Steve and Kelli will be missed.
I’m done as well. Kelli and Steve were the best part of weekday mornings for me. I have listened for years, and for them to be replaced with what they have been replaced with is just depressing.
Ok, it’s my turn! I have listened to Kelli and Linda, and then to Kelli and Steve the ENTIRE time they were on the air. They prepared my heart with the daily devotionals that I received via text EVERY MORNING and I did pass on to others. They also brought me in touch with our local community and they prayed with me thru difficult family issues that arose. They were my morning family that I needed to get me through the day – how dare Moody not take into consideration the listeners of each morning team that they chose to unemploy and with only a week’s notice. Not even the corporate world does that! They have forgotten why God has blessed them over the years and their Vision 2030 plan to reach the world globally, they were doing that with the morning teams. How many transformers did WGNR with Kelli and Steve’s help put up in third world countries and now no Todd Meddleton on Fridays to share with us the status of other countries viewpoint on Christians and how to specifically pray. They blew it and I’m pulling my long time funding. The morning Chicago team was picked, in my opinion b/c they are local to Moody – they are horrible. I cannot even get thru 10 minutes with them. There is no connection with them, and last week they interviewed mainly local Chicago folks; if they are to reach every station areas as the morning team replacement, they need to figure out how to do just that – reach Indy, Tampa Bay, Quad Cities, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Grand Rapids and Miami. I’m out – K-Love here I come.
You said exactly my thoughts and my story since WGNR came to Anderson day 1! I am so disappointed that this has happened to my favorite hosts, Kelli and Steve, who were so helpful and trustworthy in my life thru their radio ministry. When I think about how much they put into Share, EVERY TIME, and how much they do matter, I feel like I was let go, too. I may be done with all of it, we’ll see.
One week!!?? Wow. 😠 I’ve been wondering about that and had tried to find info but couldn’t find any information on it. How & where did you find that out?
So disappointed that Kelli and Steve are no longer on the air. We will not be listening or supporting Moody ministries as we no longer feel a connection that local personalities provided.
I have been an avid listener to WCRF since the Bob Devine days, and have gone thru many changes with new programs since then. But the changes always brought wonderful, new people on board.
There was always disappointment in losing the old voices, but in time, I loved the new individuals, and I have loved, Brian, Rob, Lauren, and Darius, and hearing Michael Rydelik on Wednesdays! I will miss all the personalities, discussions, and mostly their stand with our mighty God!
I can’t see where this change will be a good thing, but we will see where God leads this.
I wish all of Brian’s crew the very best knowing that when one door closes, another one opens! ✝️
Oh my goodness, thank you brother Steve & sister Kelli for your faithfullness to beaming God’s light and love to all of us “your listing audience through all the years as amazing morning show host. We love you and will truly miss you!!
This news is deeply painful to me, losing Perry & Shawna on Moody Radio, Grand Rapids. I listen to them with great anticipation the first thing each & every morning.
Even though they don’t know me I “know them”.
They are local folks who bring God & joy into my life in a way that perhaps may prove to be irreplacable.
Precedent for gaining market share reminds me of Moody’s past decision to drop Dr. Lutzer/Songs in the Night. It was what General Motors did with Oldsmobile also. They noted a faithful following to the company but there was more cars to be sold if they abandoned the Olds line.
Apparently, people around the country agree losing their respective local personalities, who have become family to them too, feel the same.
Pretty uniformly from the replies. 😔
Blessings to you, Perry & Shawana. You are and have been of tremendous benefit to your local audience and friends. You have been faithful, true and loved.
The very best to you in your individual futures. 🫡
I will no longer be listenig to Moody in Chattonooga.
I also and debating changing the channel. Miss Tom and Tabi and can’t relate to the Chicago folks.
I am heartbroken and grieving deeply to lose Kelly and Steve morning show. I have listened to their show from the beginning. They were such an encouragement each morning and wealth of information to help me in my Christian walk.
Their connections with local pastors and events in the community was awesome and been so valuable in my life.
Bring them back Moody!
I fully agree!!!
I miss Kelli and Steve!
What are they going to do now?
I’m sad and will so miss Cleveland mornings with Brian, Ron, Lauren, Daria, Kelly, and Mike and all the regular guests-Wednesdays with Michael Rydelnik, Thursdays with Dave Szafranski, etc. How could you not love the MoreRon moment? I didn’t realize this was happening until the day it happened. “Change is good; you go first”. May the Lord bless and guide them and their families step by step as they prepare for the adjustment and challenge of new jobs and/or communities. They are the best!
I’m so disappointed that Brian and Lauren, Ron, Daria, Kelly, Mike are no longer working on Moody Radio in Cleveland. They brought so much joy and wisdom to my day. From all the local guests they partnered with I learned so much. I’ve listened to Karl and crew and have not been overly impressed. Moody has many great programs but it was nice to have a local station with local personalities and perspectives. I wish Moody would have consulted with their donors first and asked their opinion. They hardly gave any notice to the teams.
I really miss Steve and Kelli. They were in touch with local things going on. They became part of our morning routine and were almost like family. I don’t like the replacement and will likely look for another station. Bad move on the part of Moody.
Eric and Bridgette in South Florida are irreplaceable. They helped center my day as an educator reminding me daily of God’s presence, the purpose of the mission when work becomes a challenge. The “national” Moody “family” does not seem right. I only felt connected to Moody because of the local interaction with E and B and J. 🙂 The world is changing rapidly so I guess Moody has made their decision. Goodbye Moody, thank you for the years of encouragement, but I this So Florida gal can’t relate to the Chicago Crew. Grace to you.
This is truly heartbreaking. Kelli and Steve provided us with local information and are part of our radio family here in central Indiana.
It feels like this is being done for monetary reasons. Please reconsider! I don’t feel the closeness with your new morning crew and unfortunately will cease donations and listening to our local 97.9 station without them.
I totally agree! This is quite a jolt to those of us who support the ministry. Kelli and Steve have been faithful servants longer than I can remember. What will happen to them now? The world is quickly going downhill around us….I will miss the local comfort from Kelli and Steve’s morning programming. I am very unhappy with Moody Radio!
Kelly and Steve (and Randy) are missed in Indinapolis. The personal connection to our area with local pastors and stories is irreplaceable. I am heart broke.
I agree!!
I truly miss Kelli and Steve!
Their comforting voices and applicable knowledge of scripture is something that I looked forward to listening to every morning!
Bring them back please!
I do miss Kurt and Kate. I do understand what happen but I don’t understand not having breaking away for local news and weather. We do need our weather report. Moody changed Founders Week because of bad weather, so now local news and weather its important?
Yes, agree. Also miss Kurt and Kate, and the pastor/meteorologist.
Sad day for Christian radio. Eric and Bridgette worked for ALL of us here in South Florida. For many of us, they became ‘family’. Corporate greed ? Prayerfully not, but Karl and friends don’t work for me, and it looks like I’m not alone in my opinion . Sorry guys, you’ll be losing quite a few of us , as Moody is not the only ‘show’ in town! What a shame.
My heart is so saddened. I work 3rd shift and was always so encouraged to hear Tom and Tabi as I got off work. It helped me focus my day. I am truly saddened to hear this.
I have been a part of the Moody family for many years. I struuggled to survive the changes with Mark and Gary, Brian and Kathleen, Brian and Janelle. This change is different and It doesn’t seem right. You are taking away all the local components, people and the individuals who supported and promoted Christ within our community. What will happen to the local programs and missions. Like Walk Worthy and Share. I am not a genius but Brian’s morning team played a crucial part in representing Christ and Moody in North East Ohio.
This breaks my heart! I have listened to Kelli and Steve for years. God has used them to help prepare my heart and mind each morning with His Word. They are like family. I pray this decision was truly made according to God’s will, and not for monetary reasons! It sure feels wrong!! Kelli and Steve will be truly missed, and so will the local, family feel! I know God will continue to use them to bless others in His name!
I am sorry to hear Kurt and Kate will no longer be on Moody Radio. They brightened up my mornings and will be missed. I sure hope this is the end of “ corporate” changes to the program. The reason I listen to Moody is to strengthen my faith & learn more about the Bible. We will see how this goes in the future.
This isn’t just disappointing—it’s heartbreaking. Where is the heart of God in this decision? Eric and Bridgette weren’t just voices on the air; they were family to so many of us. Their presence brought warmth, truth, and faith into our mornings. Now it feels like the spirit of ministry is being traded for corporate profit. You can hear the pain in their voices—and I feel it deep in my soul.
But God is not silent. He sees. He knows. And He always has the final say. If this was a misstep, trust—it won’t be hidden for long. To Eric and Bridgette: thank you for rising early, for pouring out so much joy and wisdom while many of us were still under the covers.
Your best is not behind you. God is still writing your story—for such a time as this. Stay anchored. The Author and Finisher of your faith has greater things ahead.
This isn’t just disappointing, it’s heartbreaking. Where is the heart of God in this decision? Eric and Bridgette weren’t just voices on the air; they were family to so many of us. Their presence brought warmth, truth, and faith into our mornings. Now it feels like the spirit of ministry is being traded for corporate profit. You can hear the pain in their voices—and I feel it deep in my soul.
But God is not silent. He sees. He knows. And He always has the final say. If this was a misstep, trust—it won’t be hidden for long. To Eric and Bridgette: thank you for rising early, for pouring out so much joy and wisdom while many of us were still under the covers.
Your best is not behind you. God is still writing your story, for such a time as this. Stay anchored. The Author and Finisher of your faith has greater things ahead.
Brian and team will be missed in North East Ohio (Cleveland). I personally like local programming and the attention it brings to local ministries, events, and churches. Hopefully someone will fill the gap for a local Christian morning show. Not sure how this move seeks to serve the goal of “The restructuring is part of its long-term Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to double Moody’s reach and impact 20 million people by the end of the decade.”
I’m gonna miss Brian and Ron in Cleveland, dissappinting. I live in Chi, but prefer the Cleveland morning show. Karl and Crew are a crazy bunch for sure. I’m sure they will be well received. There is just too much sports talk for my taste.
So sad to lose Kate and Kurt in the morning. 😥 They have brought Joy to our mornings!
We’ve loved have a local program. It’s made it more personal.
With so many things going international, 😥
…we loved that Moody was local and personalized. Prayers that the Lord will continue to direct your decisions. I know He will as you trust Him. Blessings.
I am not happy to see my morning team Perry & Shawna let go. They have been my steady spiritual uplift on the weekday and they carried me through covid times. I don’t want a group from Chicago in my morning routine! I want locals near Grand Rapids!!
I completely agree that this is NOT a good move. I have opted to disengage with regular TV news because it’s too much. So, with that bring said, I have been enjoying the tidbits of local/national news that I’ve relied on from WRMB S. Florida Moody. Not too much, nor too little. The people in Chicago can’t tell me a thing about my locality. Also, just how do cutting local shows reach others globally? What does that move have to do with reaching the world.
So disappointed to lose Tom and Tabi from Moody radio Chattanooga. They have been a blessing to those of us listeners. Will the new team fill in what is done locally in the Christian community? I think not. Is this really guidance from the Lord? In their efforts to reach the global audience, the local audience is being lost in the shuffle.
So, Moody is now into the corporate “throw people away” model? Perhaps it is time to move to the JOY FM. What are all these local people being let go to do now? Does Moody care?
I concur, local connection is irreplaceable in my eyes. Different cities and states have different spiritual battles that affect them. I’ve listen to Kelli & Steve for years and have always been spiritually encouraged and informed on what’s going on in this geographical area. Also they have communicated excellently on what’s happening globally with God’s Kingdom.My heart is not singing. Jesus is still Lord!!!